Attractions in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds

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Blenheim Palace aerial photo

Blenheim Palace

A visit to Blenheim Palace offers an unforgettable experience. It’s a chance to share the…

Freedom of the Press Winery

Freedom of the Press Winery

A micro-winery in the Cotswolds making premium, modern wines from English grapes.

Rana, Asiatic Lion, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

All tickets MUST be booked online the day before your visit. Get eye-to-eye with giraffe, watch…

Kelmscott Manor

Kelmscott Manor

The country home of William Morris - poet, craftsman and socialist - from 1871 until 1896, this is…

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  1. Add South Leigh - St James the Great Church to your Itinerary

    South Leigh - St James the Great Church

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    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    South Leigh

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    St James the Great is full of interest with several fine medieval wall paintings, some very old stained glass, a 15th century font, and a 16th brass. The pulpit is Jacobean and it was here that John Wesley, who went on to found Methodism, preached…

  2. Add Widford - St Oswald's Church to your Itinerary

    Widford - St Oswald's Church

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    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    Burford

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    A tiny church on its own in the Windrush Valley. In 1904 it was found to have been built on the base of a Roman house or temple. Mainly 13th century it has remnants of an 11th century Saxon or Norman building, e.g. the dividing wall, a chevroned…

  3. Add Bishop's Palace to your Itinerary

    Bishop's Palace

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Church Green, Witney

    The remains of the ‘Bishop’s Palace’ are situated in the grounds of Mount House, just east of St Mary’s Church in Witney. In reality the ‘palace’ was a manor house, one of the earliest and largest of its type, the working centre of the estates owned…

  4. Add Little Faringdon - St Margaret's Church to your Itinerary

    Little Faringdon - St Margaret's Church

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    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    Little Faringdon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    A small, picturesque church dating back to the 12th century but with a little 19th century bellcote. There are a few pieces of medieval glass.

  5. Add Shilton - Holy Rood Church to your Itinerary

    Shilton - Holy Rood Church

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    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    Shilton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023


    Humble and unadorned, Shilton's Church of the Holy Rood stands on a slope above the village

    Baptisms take place as part of the Parish Communion service.

  6. Add North Leigh Roman Villa to your Itinerary

    North Leigh Roman Villa

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Witney

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    The remains of a large and well-built Roman courtyard villa facing south east over the Evenlode valley. The most important feature is a near complete mosaic floor, which can be seen through a viewing window.

    This is an English Heritage site with…

  7. Add Combe - St Laurence's Church to your Itinerary

    Combe - St Laurence's Church

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    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    Combe

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    St Laurence, a place of worship for more than 600 years, has a number of interesting features including 15th century wall painitings, a 1634 pulpit cloth. and several bale tombs in the churchyard.

  8. Add Rushy Common Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Rushy Common Nature Reserve

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    Type:

    Natural Wildlife Site

    Stanton Harcourt, Witney

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Rushy Common and neighbouring Tar Lakes is a 30 hectare site with three lakes, left after gravel extraction in the Lower Windrush Valley, that are being managed for the benefit of people and wildlife.

  9. Add Holwell - St Mary's Church to your Itinerary

    Holwell - St Mary's Church

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    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    Holwell

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Built in 1895 to replace an earlier church and medieval chapel of ease. Although some brick and some stone from the earlier churches was re-used, all the woodwork was sawn up and given to the poor as firewood or burnt on a bonfire. Thankfully some…

  10. Add Church Hanborough - St Peter & St Paul Church to your Itinerary

    Church Hanborough - St Peter & St Paul Church

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    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    Church Hanborough

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    The church's octagonal limestone spire is visible from all around. Dating back to 12C, the church was internally remodelled in 14C

  11. Add Kencot - St George's Church to your Itinerary

    Kencot - St George's Church

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    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    Kencot

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    St George's Church in Kencot is of late 12th century origin and features a tower with a curious side turret with a sloping roof, which was added later and makes it look unfinished.

  12. Add Ascott under Wychwood - Holy Trinity Church to your Itinerary

    Ascott under Wychwood - Holy Trinity Church

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    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    Ascott under Wychwood

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Holy Trinity is set in the heart of the beautiful village of Ascott-under-Wychwood. It abounds with fascinating historical features and has been the centre of worship in the village for some 900 years.

  13. Add Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote to your Itinerary

    Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Witney

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Ruins of a large 15th century manor set around courtyard. Situated in attractive settings on the banks of the River Windrush. A skeleton found in 18th century is said to be that of Lord Lovell.

  14. Add Kilkenny Lane Country Park to your Itinerary

    Kilkenny Lane Country Park

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Park/Playground

    Carterton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Set within 50 acres Kilkenny Lane Country Park is an ideal location for playing, walking, jogging, or simply relaxing with a picnic. There are 2.5km of paths (suitable for wheelchair access) and bridleways, as well as an adventure play area

  15. Add The Garden Spa at Minster Mill to your Itinerary

    The Garden Spa at Minster Mill

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    Type:

    Hotel Spa

    Minster Lovell

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    The Garden Spa is a tranquil haven in the heart of Minster Mill’s beautiful grounds - 65 acres of glorious gardens, wildflower meadows and peaceful woodland in the picture-perfect Cotswold village of Minster Lovell.

  16. Add The Pottery Place to your Itinerary

    The Pottery Place

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    Type:

    Craft Centre

    Witney

    Oxfordshire’s best Paint-Your-Own Pottery and Craft Studio, offering a range of activities to keep the whole family creative.

  17. Add Standlake - St Giles Church to your Itinerary

    Standlake - St Giles Church

    Type

    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    Standlake

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Like so many churches, St Giles Church is medieval in origin but much altered and restored over the years. Notable features include the unusual 14th century octagonal tower dates to the 14th century and the Victorian woodwork in the roof…

  18. Add Oxford Bus Museum to your Itinerary

    Oxford Bus Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Long Hanborough, Witney

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to19 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    3 July 2023to29 Aug 2023Various Opening Times

    A museum containing 30 preserved buses dating back to 1913, an 1881 horse drawn tram, the Morris Motors Museum with vehicles from 1925 to 1977 and 45 vintage bicycles dating back to 1817.

  19. Add Leafield - St Michael and All Angels Church to your Itinerary

    Leafield - St Michael and All Angels Church

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    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    Leafield

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    The present church was built in 1859-60 to a design by Sir George Gilbert Scott, one of a trio of eminent Victorian architects. The original spire was rebuilt in 1865 and further shortened in 1934. Even so, the church is visible for many miles…

  20. Add Chastleton - St Mary's Church to your Itinerary

    Chastleton - St Mary's Church

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    Type:

    Church/Chapel

    Chastleton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Built in the 12th century and best know for it's brasses, the church was enlarged and refenestrated in the 14th century and has a south bell tower that was added in 1689 and whose crenellations echo those of Chastleton House.

St Oswald's Church at Widford (photo Helena Sylvester)